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Rhodes, Richard, 1937-
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Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Spread spectrum communications.
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Rhodes, Richard, 1937-
Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Spread spectrum communications.
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Hedy's folly : the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world / Richard Rhodes.
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Rhodes, Richard, 1937-
Doubleday, c2011.
Call #:
791
.43028
L216r
Subjects
Lamarr, Hedy, 1913-2000.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Spread spectrum communications.
ISBN:
9780307742957 (2012 1st Vintage Books ed.)
9780385534383 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0385534388 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
ix, 261 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.
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Biographies.
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Woodlawn Public Library
Adult Biography
791.43028 L216r
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